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alex_s

Member since Nov 2020 • Last active Dec 2024
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    Had an AC4TV for years and absolutely loved it, fairly voxy but with a strong bratty tweed character to my ears. I ended up adding the AC4C1 to the collection as was curious to compare an the C1 ended up being the one that stayed as ultimately it suited what I wanted better (ie a cleanish/slight breakup chimey base to place pedals in front of). @Dooks-Fatberg is now the proud owner of the TV and I do miss it for those fuzzy OD tones but couldn't justify keeping both!

    I do also have an AC30/6 that needs some attention from an amp doctor and since getting a Torpedo Captor I keep telling myself I really need to get it sorted out as I can finally enjoy it in the comfort of my home!

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    Sorry only just seen this! Bought in 2021 and I can include the brush, though one side is slightly wonky as it's been stored in a container a little short, but still works well!

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    Wunjo's are really relaxed and you can pick up pretty much any guitar and have a go. They don't stock Gibson/Epiphone though, aside from the odd second hand one, so that might be a factor, but at least you have other stores nearby.

    In general, Denmark st is good from the low pressure POV as they're clearly used to having tourists and perusers drop by with no real intent to buy but I've always found the Wunjo's staff to be really friendly and helpful if you need them to be.

    What style of music is he into and what does his band play? As @RonAsheton says, a Squier Jazzmaster can be a very capable guitar, so maybe also worth looking into pedals/amps?

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    Have a Casino made by Unsung around the same time and it's a cracking guitar! Wish I had the spare cash to grab the V!

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    Anybody in need of a few pads to tap? I have an unused Akai LPD8 I'm looking to move on, like the below - can post photos later but it's literally as new as I tested it but never used as I got a MIDI keyboard with integrated pads. Goes for £40 new, so £20?

    https://www.akaipro.com/lpd8.html

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    This, get used to your grinder and you'll quickly get a decent gauge of it. First shot might still not be tip top but likely drinkable (and likely better than what you'd get from many coffee shop!), but the next one will get you well into the ballpark if not there.

    I genuinely have never found h0me espresso to be a faff and you really can get consistently good results without spraying from tiny bottle, WDT and shaking and so on and so forth. Just takes a bit of sticking to it at the very beginning and getting to know the equipment.

    Also if spraying around is an issue, just ditch the bottomless PF, spouts save clothes and don't diminish the result in any way.

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    Formally posted my JX Pro for sale right here in this FS thread should anyone be interested!

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    The perfect Christmas present for the coffee lover in your life right here.

    Owned from new and well looked after, does filter, espresso and anything in between. In truth the espresso settings aren't quite as fine as it goes, so even Turkish is on the cards here. Personally, I've only ever used for espresso which it's reliably delivered with aplomb but get really good reviews for other brewing methods.

    I'm looking for £90 and can meet in Crouch End or central London (near Charing Cross). Can also post at cost if need be.

    Any questions, let me know!

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    The fella who pulled Cucurella's hair owes his team and fans a great big apology. What a moronic thing to do and nice to see the ref having no time for that shit.

    On the reverse, gobsmacked by the refereeing red carpet rolled before Liverpool once again: a stonewall penalty denied to Newcastle at 2-2 and then blowing time during a Newcastle 3v1 break. The mind boggles, except it's sadly to be expected.

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